Fear on Film: 10 Horror Classics That Defined the Genre
From family-friendly fun to spine-tingling horror, this list of Halloween classics has something for everyone.
Nothing is more subjective than creating a list of anything ‘the best of all time,’ but here are ten classic and beloved Halloween movies that have stood the test of time.
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Hocus Pocus (1993) – A family comedy-fantasy film that follows a group of kids who accidentally resurrect three witches in Salem, Massachusetts.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – A Tim Burton classic that blurs the lines between Halloween and Christmas, featuring Jack Skellington’s journey to discover the magic of Christmas.
Beetlejuice (1988) – A dark comedy that follows a recently deceased couple who enlist the help of a mischievous ghost to scare away the new residents of their home.
The Shining (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel is a psychological horror masterpiece set in a haunted hotel.
Halloween (1978) – The original slasher film featuring Michael Myers as he escapes from a mental institution to terrorize a babysitter in his hometown.
Psycho (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s classic psychological horror film about a secretary who ends up at a secluded motel after embezzling money.
The Addams Family (1991) – A dark comedy about the eccentric and macabre Addams family as they welcome a long-lost relative to their home.
Coraline (2009) – An animated dark fantasy film about a young girl who discovers a hidden world with eerie secrets behind a small door in her new home.
The Exorcist (1973) – A terrifying story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, leading to a desperate exorcism.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – A cult classic musical that’s become a staple of midnight screenings, known for its catchy tunes and unconventional story.
Elena Leo is the Arts & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.
